Schedule for the Voluntary Fasting in Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri: Note the Dates
The government has set the beginning of Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri through an isbat meeting held by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag RI) today, Sunday (17th May 2026). The results of the meeting determined that Monday, 18th May 2026, will be 1st Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri.
Schedule for the Voluntary Fasting in Zulhijjah 2026
Referring to the Islamic Affairs calendar of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, here is an estimated schedule for the voluntary fasts observed from the 1st to the 9th of Zulhijjah:
Monday, 18th May 2026: Voluntary Fast for 1st Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Tuesday, 19th May 2026: Voluntary Fast for 2nd Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Wednesday, 20th May 2026: Voluntary Fast for 3rd Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Thursday, 21st May 2026: Voluntary Fast for 4th Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Friday, 22nd May 2026: Voluntary Fast for 5th Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Saturday, 23rd May 2026: Voluntary Fast for 6th Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Sunday, 24th May 2026: Voluntary Fast for 7th Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Monday, 25th May 2026: Tarwiyah Fast for 8th Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Tuesday, 26th May 2026: Arafah Fast for 9th Zulhijjah 1447 Hijri
Wednesday, 27th May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri
The Importance of Fasting in the Month of Zulhijjah
According to an explanation from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the first ten days of the month of Zulhijjah are a time of great significance for Muslims. During these days, Muslims are encouraged to increase their worship and good deeds.
One of the recommended practices is the voluntary fasting in Zulhijjah. Meanwhile, the Tarwiyah fast is observed on the 8th of Zulhijjah, and the Arafah fast is observed on the 9th of Zulhijjah, or the day before Eid al-Adha. The Arafah fast holds great importance for Muslims who are not performing the Hajj pilgrimage. In addition to fasting, Muslims are also encouraged to increase their remembrance of God (zikir), charity, and other acts of worship in the early days of Zulhijjah.